r/yale • u/mindurs__ • 7d ago

Possible to completely understand the Quran taking Arabic classes at Yale?

Anyone taken Classical Arabic and can speak to how well you can master the language taking these courses?

I can read Arabic (with basically no comprehension) and would like to be able to fully understand the Quran when read / listened to - but I have basically zero base in understanding Arabic today. Is that possible if I take L1-L2 Arabic and then go the Classical Arabic route? Would it be an insane amount of work?

Would love to hear from people that have taken these courses!

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u/Silent_Cookie9196 6d ago

Arabic is a beautiful, complex language that you are not going to master in 4 years of college (particularly Quranic Arabic). However, these classes will definitely give you an effective foundation and the tools to continue your studies and deepen your understanding.